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Unlike traditional total hip replacement surgery, where the entire femoral head is removed, hip resurfacing involves reshaping the damaged surface of the femoral head and capping it with thin-shelled components that have a similar thickness to the removed cartilage.
Total Hip Arthroplasty (Replacement) is a complex procedure that involves the removal and replacement of both the head of the femur and the acetabulum. First, an incision is made, most commonly, along the back or side of the hip. Next, the hip joint is exposed and the head and neck of the femur are removed.
19 lip 2021 · related to experience and practice. Steps. obtain appropriate radiographs. record vital patient information on template (age, height, weight, etc) establish radiographic landmarks. establish limb length discrepancy. template acetabular component.
1.1 This document is a statement of current best practice in primary total hip replacement (THR) and metal-on-metal hip resurfacing (MOMR) in the United Kingdom (UK) in all settings. It has been approved by the Council of the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) and by the Executive and Members of the British Hip Society (BHS).
This protocol applies to the standard total hip arthroplasty/hemiarthroplasty and hip resurfacing. In a revision total hip arthroplasty, or in cases where there is more connective tissue involvement or bone grafting, Phase I and II should be progressed more cautiously to ensure adequate healing.
PHYSICAL THERAPY PROTOCOL HIP REPLACEMENT AND HIP RESURFACING. Please instruct patients on safe methods of ambulation, sitting, reaching, bathing and personal care. . Avoid and educate patient upon risky extreme positions for dislocation: Combined hip extension and external rotation – Anterior approach.
Hip Resurfacing arthroplasty is intended for patients with failure of the hip joint who are likely to outlive or outperform a traditional total hip replacement (THR).
